Carole’s guidebook
Cider tasting
https://www.finnriver.com/ The Cider Garden is open noon-9pm daily year round. Sample, enjoy and purchase hard ciders and fruit wines, as well as seasonal snacks and other sundries in our rustic farm Taproom, Tasting Porch and Farmware Store. You can find seating in one of several covered structures in our Cider Garden. Check the website for live music and classes.
83 locals recommend
Finnriver Farm and Cidery
124 Center Rd https://www.finnriver.com/ The Cider Garden is open noon-9pm daily year round. Sample, enjoy and purchase hard ciders and fruit wines, as well as seasonal snacks and other sundries in our rustic farm Taproom, Tasting Porch and Farmware Store. You can find seating in one of several covered structures in our Cider Garden. Check the website for live music and classes.
Eaglemount Wine & Cider
1893 S Jacob Miller Rd
Alpenfire Cider
220 Pocket LnWaterfall
This is not really a hike, rather it is a walk to a spectacular waterfall. It is great for all ages. Not difficult at all.
30 locals recommend
Rocky Brook Falls
2405 Dosewallips RdThis is not really a hike, rather it is a walk to a spectacular waterfall. It is great for all ages. Not difficult at all.
Sightseeing
There is lots to see around here. I've listed a few things but the web will have much more.
It's worth the $1 entrance fee to walk the majestic gardens. Be sure to visit the greenhouses and rhododendrons as well. It's a must see in the spring and early summer when the Rhodies are in bloom.
16 locals recommend
Whitney Gardens and Nursery
306264 US-101It's worth the $1 entrance fee to walk the majestic gardens. Be sure to visit the greenhouses and rhododendrons as well. It's a must see in the spring and early summer when the Rhodies are in bloom.
From the north viewpoint you’ll take in the Hood Canal Bridge, Mount Baker and a swath of the Cascades extending into British Columbia. Turn left and enjoy the sweep of the north end of the eastern Olympics – Constance, Warrior, Welch Peaks and Townsend.
The south viewpoint gives you the long view down the Hood Canal, to Mounts Rainier and St. Helens and the comparatively puny man-made scenery of the Seattle and Tacoma skylines.
Winter hikers might need snowshoes or microspikes. Some will trudge up totting cross country skis and double pole their way down the snow covered road.
10 locals recommend
Mt. Walker Viewpoint
Mount Walker Lookout RoadFrom the north viewpoint you’ll take in the Hood Canal Bridge, Mount Baker and a swath of the Cascades extending into British Columbia. Turn left and enjoy the sweep of the north end of the eastern Olympics – Constance, Warrior, Welch Peaks and Townsend.
The south viewpoint gives you the long view down the Hood Canal, to Mounts Rainier and St. Helens and the comparatively puny man-made scenery of the Seattle and Tacoma skylines.
Winter hikers might need snowshoes or microspikes. Some will trudge up totting cross country skis and double pole their way down the snow covered road.
This is a National Fish Hatchery and hatches COHO SALMON. When in area this is a must see. Especially Aug to Oct when fish are coming up river.
Quilcene National Fish Hatchery - Hatchery Building
281 Fish Hatchery RdThis is a National Fish Hatchery and hatches COHO SALMON. When in area this is a must see. Especially Aug to Oct when fish are coming up river.
Port Townsend, Washington blends history with modern life. Shop in the boutiques, stroll along the tree lined historic streets, and dine in some of the best restaurants around. Lots of art galleries.
218 locals recommend
Port Townsend
Port Townsend, Washington blends history with modern life. Shop in the boutiques, stroll along the tree lined historic streets, and dine in some of the best restaurants around. Lots of art galleries.
Food scene
Gear Head Deli
294963 US-101Really great deli sandwiches
This place has a bar side and a restaurant side so you can bring children. Great family fare, inexpensive and good.
Logger's Landing
295023 US-101This place has a bar side and a restaurant side so you can bring children. Great family fare, inexpensive and good.
Great Pub and restaurant. Many options to choose from. My son really enjoys the Captains Platter, seafood plate
30 locals recommend
Geoduck Family Restaurant
307103 US-101Great Pub and restaurant. Many options to choose from. My son really enjoys the Captains Platter, seafood plate
Shopping, restaurants, galleries
Poulsbo is a thriving community with many amenities that attract tourists. With its picturesque downtown core of rosemaled storefronts and shopping areas at Poulsbo Village, along Viking Avenue, Poulsbo offers much to citizens and guests alike. These include several beautiful parks throughout the city, a boardwalk along Liberty Bay, the Valborg Oyen Public Library, three marinas, interesting gift shops, delicious bakeries and panoramic views of Liberty Bay and the Olympic Mountains.
145 locals recommend
Poulsbo
Poulsbo is a thriving community with many amenities that attract tourists. With its picturesque downtown core of rosemaled storefronts and shopping areas at Poulsbo Village, along Viking Avenue, Poulsbo offers much to citizens and guests alike. These include several beautiful parks throughout the city, a boardwalk along Liberty Bay, the Valborg Oyen Public Library, three marinas, interesting gift shops, delicious bakeries and panoramic views of Liberty Bay and the Olympic Mountains.